Elements Casino Grand River

Inside Elements Casino Grand River

History

Grand River Raceway, home of the casino, opened in 2004.²

Size of the floor

The expanded gaming floor has over 500 slot machines plus electronic table games such as roulette, baccarat, sic bo and blackjack.³

What you can play

Live harness racing for Standardbred horses runs on most Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from June to September.⁴ The raceway hosts harness racing exclusively, with Standardbred horses.⁴ The track is five-eighths of a mile.² A sportsbook kiosk for sports betting is available at the casino.⁵ Super Bingo has run monthly at the raceway since 2005 with the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora.⁶

Food and drink

The Eatery sits on the gaming floor and serves a-la-carte dishes.⁷ The GrandWay Simulcast Lounge is open year-round.⁸ The casino has a Getaway Restaurant, and a tarmac BBQ outside, whose opening depends on staffing; guests call the casino to check.⁸

Shows and events

The GrandWay Events Centre, opened in early 2021, hosts events for up to 250 people.⁹ Signature events at the raceway include Wiener Dog Races, Industry Day and Harness the Hope.¹⁰

Getting there

Admission to the raceway and parking are both free.²

At the door

The raceway footer marks responsible gambling as 19+.³

Rewards programme

Players use the Great Canadian Rewards card, which earns Slot Play and Comp Dollars across Ontario Great Canadian destinations.¹¹

Worth knowing

The raceway is owned and operated by the not-for-profit Grand River Agricultural Society.²